Daily Current Affairs – January 24, 2026

India will be the partner country at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai. Over 160 exhibitors from 25 states will present processed foods, frozen products, and pulses. This participation aims to boost India's agri exports. The event aligns with opportunities from the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

The government has approved wage revisions for public sector general insurance employees and Nabard staff, with a 12.41% hike for insurers effective August 2022. Pension revisions for RBI and Nabard retirees have also been sanctioned, enhancing benefits for thousands of former employees and their families.

CM claims MoUs worth ₹30 lakh cr signed, but Congress says 70% to 80% of companies involved are not even listed; investment claims from last two years not resulted in industrial activity or jobs on the ground

The Treasury Department took aim at nine vessels and their respective owners or management firms, which U.S. officials said "collectively transported hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil and petroleum products to foreign markets”

The two sides have the potential to write a new chapter in multilateralism

U.S. stocks experienced a mixed close on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling due to Intel's sharp decline on a weak outlook. Despite geopolitical concerns and a volatile week, investors remain confident in the robust American economy. The upcoming "show-me" season for tech earnings, particularly from the Magnificent Seven, will be crucial for justifying current stock valuations.

India's securities regulator has accused current and former executives from PwC, EY, Carlyle, and Advent. They allegedly breached insider trading rules concerning a 2022 Yes Bank share sale. The regulator claims unpublished price-sensitive information was shared, leading to unlawful gains. The notice follows an investigation into Yes Bank's share movements before a significant offering.

The RBI has announced a total of 16 holidays for all public and private banks in India in January 2026, including the State Bank of India. This also includes weekends. Check if banks are also closed today, on 24 January…

RBI announces ₹1 trillion in OMOs and a $10 billion dollar-swap to ease system liquidity and support the rupee after it hit a record low of 91.97.

Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, lost to top seed and world number four Chen Yu Fei of China 13-21 17-21 in the quarterfinal contest that lasted 42 minutes to bow out of the Super 500 event

The semifinals will be played on March 13 while the third-place playoff and the final will be held on March 14